Ryker Beck's Tutorials Truth Hair Color Guide (courtesy of Luna Jubilee)
Jori Watler of alaMood has a sweet treat for SL Daily Deals! Starting at 12:01am SLT on Sunday, February 7, you can pick up these gorgeous rings!
Sweet Stack features multiple rings in platinum with flashes of pink and includes a set of rings for both the right and the left hands. But don’t wait! There are only 150 sets available at the SLDD price of L$250! These rings won’t be available once they are sold out, so you will want to hurry over and get yours before they are gone!
SL Daily Deals features one content creator each day who offers a limited quantity of a select item at a discounted price and there are so many good deals to be had. But, you have to be quick as these specials often sell out. Check the SLDD website everyday to see what goodies are available!
You already know that I am a huge fan of the FilterCam HUD by MechanizedLife. I love anything that makes my life easier, and the FilterCam does just that by eliminating the need for post-processing my photos. Considering my very limited Photoshop skills, this tool is invaluable to me. This is a photo I took earlier this week and uploaded directly from in-world. I didn’t even have to crop it. All of the effects were provided by FilterCam and Windlight. What could be easier?
Now, we want to see how YOU use the FilterCam HUD, and we’re giving you some incentive. MechanizedLife is holding a FilterCam Photo Competition with support from the makers of the Avimote PoseMaker HUD. The prize packages total more than L$15,000 and everything you need to know to enter is listed below. Just be sure to get your entries in before the end of the month. And please, don’t hesitate to leave a comment here or drop me an IM in-world if you have any questions! Good Luck!
What: FilterCam Photo Contest
When: 6 February through 28 February 2010, Winners announced 1 March 2010
1st Prize – L$5000 + Avimote PoseMaker Personal Edition (L$2450 value)
2nd Prize – L$2500 + Avimote PoseMaker Personal Edition (L$2450 value)
3rd Prize – L$1000 + Avimote PoseMaker Personal Edition (L$2450 value)
The following individuals have agreed to participate as judges for this competition.
FilterCam is a fantastic visual effects HUD system which makes it effortless to add a variety of high quality special effects to your pictures or when filming machinima. Over 80 high quality masks and filters are provided, including a picture frame and keyhole, as well as blood, cinema, circle, clear, grunge, iphone, nightvision, oval, postcard, scanlines, square, tryptic, and wanted.
FilterCam Tutorial: Creating Masks & Adding Custom Filters to the HUD
Ryker’s Tutorial for making your own filters
The Avimote PoseMaker HUD allows Second Life residents to pose their avatars in any position they like, right where they are, without the need for external tools. It can be used to override part of an existing pose, such as when a hand is stuck in a skirt, or to create complete new poses.
Stephanie is the latest skin from Exodi. Ryker Beck sent out her third and final pre-release gift skin to her group today called Hot Date. The entire line will be released on Valentine’s Day, so stay tuned.
I’m wearing Stephanie in the Panacek skin tone and the new Melissa Hair from Truth in Champagne. The frame is provided by FilterCam, of course, so there is no post-processing, just a quick crop. Happy Tuesday!
What a relaxing evening. Stretched out in a comfy chair, relaxing and daydreaming while Codie names her new turtles.
I really love the new Brooke skins from 5th & Oxford. Roslin and CJ have, once again, paid remarkable attention to the even the smallest details and Roslin’s experience as a makeup artist really comes through in this line. Here, I’m wearing the Kitty makeup, Number 4, in the Medium tone. I will have to show you more of the body at a later date…perhaps we’ll feature some lingerie since Valentine’s day will be here soon!
Also wearing, the Ebba Jeans and Fearne top from MichaMi, the new Joanna hair from Truth and my comfy petankos from Zero Number. I’m lounging on the Model Chair by Glitterati. Oh, and both photos were taken with the FilterCam HUD by MechanizedLife…just shoot and crop and tada! Instant framed photo!
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, I’m building a super highway. When 2010 began, I resolved to keep a more consistent blogging schedule and complete the 365 Day Challenge. I’ve failed miserably at both. The only thing to do, at this point, is pick up and try again, right? Okay, here we go!
Milla Michinaga moved her MichaMi mainstore to the Glitter sim a couple of weeks ago, and with the move, released some new separates. The Pia is a pair of cut-out leggings, and Maisie features a sweater and leggings with a subtle, tone-on-tone pattern that can be worn casually or dressed up, together or separate. Both Pia and Maisie are available in a range of colors.
I’ve been wearing this particular look for almost a week now and I loved it so much, I had to use the image to update my Plurk page. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: The thing I love best about MichaMi’s clothes is how well they mix and match into my entire wardrobe. Milla creates everything on all possible layers, so it is a snap to mash her styles with just about anything! Or wear them all on their own. Milla has impeccable taste, and her talent and style really shine through with each new design.
Now go! Rush over and buy everything she’s ever made. You won’t regret it!
Style Notes: Top: MichaMi Maisie Sweater in Plum Skirt: League Thermal Skirt in Multistripe Leggings: MichaMi Pia Leggings in Black Boots: Tesla Angelina Boots in Seductress Jewelry: alaMood Celestial Cuff in Platinum, Mandala Takara Bangle/Metal in Silver, Mandala Takara Nail/metal in Silver Belt: Coco WideBelt (embossing) in Black Skin: Exodi Stephanie in Panacek Tone, 2010 MakeUp Hair: Truth Grace in Champagne Eyes: Exodi Vetro Eyes in Blue Pose: Glitterati by Katey Coppola
Do you follow SL Daily Deals? You should! Each day, one creator will set aside a limited quantity of a select item at a discounted price and there are so many good deals to be had. But, you have to be quick as these specials often sell out.
Beginning at Midnight SLT and running all day on Wednesday, January 20, you can pick up the FilterCam HUD by MechanizedLife less than half price! But don’t wait, there are only 100 available at this price and they will go fast!
The FilterCam HUD is a great little gadget that allows you to add filters, masks, frames, tints and effects to your inworld snapshots…with no post-processing. I’ll post a couple of example photos here and you can find more on the FilterCam Flickr Group stream. Watch SLDD and head over to MechanizedLife for your FilterCam! This is the Polaroid Mask, that I just rotated and cropped.
The Keyhole Mask.
Sepia Tryptic Filter and Mask.
Want to know more? Follow the links in this post to see what other bloggers have to say about FilterCam 2.0!
Sometimes, all a girl needs to feel pretty is a cute dress and some pearls. Last night, I happened to receive both. Rosie Barthelmess of Sable Rose has been making jewelry for a little while now and yesterday released the first set in her new Simplicity line. This line will feature timeless, classic pieces, beautifully crafted, to add a sophisticated polish to your look. The Pearl Jewelry set includes necklaces in two lengths, earrings and a bracelet. I love the texture of these pearls and they way they lay on the chest and drape just a bit on the back of the neck.
The dress is called Stacie’s Strength and is from Phoenix Rising. I say dress, but the set also comes with these adorable cropped pants and jacket. The bow at the waist adds a sweetness while the open neckline provides a little edge. The textures are beautiful and the prims were very easy to edit to my shape. I really love the selection at Phoenix Rising, there is a little of everything from casual to formal, separates to full outfits and the prices are very reasonable.
Style Notes: Clothing: Phoenix Rising – Stacie’s Strength in Black Necklace and Bracelet: Sable Rose Essentials Natural Pearls Ring: Paper Couture – Water Over Wine Ring Shoes: Maitreya Gold – Shanti in Black Skin: Lily by Exodi in Cygne Noir Hair: Grace by Truth in Champagne Eyes: Vetro by Exodi in Blue Lashes: Beauty by Calla Poses: Glitterati
I really did take this photo last night, I promise. Time, though, is a cruel mistress and before I had time to blog, the clock struck twelve and I collapsed with a thud on my keybord. Trust me on this one, QWERTYface is not a good look. But, I digress.
Oh! And look for Day 7 on my Flickr photostream!
Style Notes:
Sweater: Aoharu Turtleneck in Nude Pants: LeLutka Rockin’ Pants in Black Shoes: LeLutka Saffron Pumps in Sand/Black Ring: Paper Couture Bird Ring Glasses: PrimOptic Maren Hair: Lamb Poppyseed in Powder Skin: 5th & Oxford Audrey Little Miss 5 Eyes: Exodi Vetro in Blue Lashes: Beauty by Calla
…all of my troubles melted away.
Sophia Harlow has thrown down the gauntlet. No, we will not be drawing guns at high noon…I’ll still be drawing little hearts around her face at that hour. Rather, she has challenged all SL bloggers to take a walk down memory lane and post photos of how our avatars have changed over time.
A looooong time ago, when I was actually able to keep my inventory halfway organized, I used to make folders for individual looks. Each folder included shapes, skin, eyes, AO’s, shoes…the whole nine yards. I reached into my now-rarely used Complete Outfits folder and came out with the look on the left, circa November 2007. And on the right is Gabby circa 20 minutes ago.
Now, it’s your turn to take a trip in the time machine. How have YOU changed?
